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Question
Detergent does not form scum in hard water so its effectiveness reduces in hard water.
Options
True
False
Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
One of the reasons detergent is still effective in hard water is because it does not produce scum. Unlike soap, which reacts with minerals in hard water to generate scum, detergents are effective in both hard and soft water.
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